Chandler Trusts extend deadline for Tribune offer: AP

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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Chandler Trusts has extended the deadline on an offer for Tribune Co.
TRB, -16.67%
that had been scheduled to expire Wednesday, according to a media report. The Associated Press, citing a person close to the Chandler family, reported that the extension allows Tribune's board more time to consider the highest-valued bid for its assets.

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